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MonTECH: Improving Lives with Technology
MonTECH provides technology, support, and services that improve the quality of life for Montanans with disabilities.
Borrow assistive technologies and adaptive equipment, or receive free, one-to-one help learning about devices that support independence. MonTECH ships most items anywhere in Montana; free shipping/return shipping.*
Who can use MonTECH? Any Montanan, any age, with any physical or cognitive challenge including learning disabilities and impairments associated with aging.
MonTECH’s Missoula office is open by appointment only on Monday, and 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday-Friday. Please call if you need to arrange drop-off/pick-up outside of those hours. For 1:1 assistance, please make an appointment. The Billings office is open by appointment.
*Some loan items are too large to ship and must be picked up at our Missoula location.
Make an Appointment for a Free 1:1 Consultation
Missoula: For questions about our services, items available to borrow, or the process for picking up equipment, please contact our main office at (406) 243-5511 ext. 2, montech@mso.umt.edu.
If you live in the western half of the state and want to speak 1:1 with someone about your challenges and equipment that might help, please schedule an online or in-person appointment.
If you live closer to Billings than Missoula and wish to speak 1:1 with someone about your challenges and equipment that might help, please schedule an online or in-person appointment.
(MonTECH strictly adheres to CDC guidelines for the cleaning of our equipment.)
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MonTECH loans assistive technology and adaptive equipment. Borrow for 30, 90, or 180 days depending on the loan item. MonTECH also hosts a loan program for adaptive trikes (Wheels Across Montana) in five locations around the state, and a re-use/exchange program.
Demonstrations »
Demonstrations provide a way to explore the assistive technology available for your needs. Compare devices and learn features in a supportive, 1:1 environment. We hold demonstrations at our Missoula and Billings offices as well as virtually using the video-call platform of your choice.
Financial Assistance »
The funding resource guide lists funding sources available to acquire needed technologies and equipment. In partnership with RDI, Inc., MonTECH also offers a financial loan option; successful applicants can utilize this program to purchase home and vehicle modification, adaptive recreation equipment, and assistive devices including hearing aids.
Training »
MonTECH offers numerous Assistive Technology (AT) training opportunities for teams and individuals.
Reuse »
Sell, give away, exchange, or list a need for assistive technology or adaptive equipment free of charge. Post equipment that you need or want to sell on our exchange.
Accessible Boat Launch Sites »
New adaptive kayak/canoe/SUP launch sites project.
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MonTECH 2024 Annual Report
MonTECH Serves Montanans! Download the 2024 Annual Report LOANS In 2024, MonTECH loaned 1,859 items to 793 Montanans. MonTECH ranks 11th out of 56 assistive technology (AT) programs nationwide for […]
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